Bachelor Kindergarten Teacher
Organisation
City of Port Phillip
Closing date
17.11.2024
Primary role
Early Childhood Teacher
Position type
Full-time
Location
St Kilda
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
As a member of The City of Port Philip’s Children’s Services Team you WILL make a difference.
Your contribution will ensure all children and families flourish in a nurturing and enriching environment.
Your enthusiasm, passion and commitment to providing high quality education and care will enhance the embedding of continuous improvement to achieve positive outcomes for children families, community and staff.
Work Days of the Role
Monday - Friday
Hours of Work of the Role
38 hours per week
Description
Bachelor Kindergarten Teacher
- Salary Range Band 5 - $79,188 to $91,309 plus 11.5% Superannuation
- Full time permanent position
- Currently located Bubup Nairm Children’s Centre, St Kilda.
About the Organisation
The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.About the Role
As a member of The City of Port Philip’s Children’s Services Team you WILL make a difference. Your contribution will ensure all children and families flourish in a nurturing and enriching environment. Your enthusiasm, passion and commitment to providing high quality education and care will enhance the embedding of continuous improvement to achieve positive outcomes for children families, community and staff. This is your opportunity to be part of our journey, influence and become a valued member of our creative, inclusive, positive team environments. The structure of the position is Monday to Friday- Hours 8.30am -4.36pm
- 8.30am -1.30pm teaching
- 1.30pm -4.36pm – lunch and non-contact time
Duties:
- You will build and maintain meaningful relationships with children, families, colleagues, and the centre community.
- Develop and implement an innovative early learning program reflective of current early years thinking and practice.
- Document children’s learning and development.
- Actively working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Skills and Experience
- A completed Bachelor of Early Education.
- Prior experience in long day-care/kindergarten. (minimum 2 years)
- Sound, practical working knowledge and implementation of the National Quality Framework and the Early Years Learning
Culture
People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.Benefits
- We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs.
- Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
- Excellent and ongoing professional development, coaching and mentoring opportunities.
- Great networking and career development possibilities; career pathways within Children’s Services include Kindergarten Teachers, Senior Educator, Educational Leader, Assistant Coordinator and Centre Coordinator.
- High-quality, well-resourced working environments.
- A competitive Enterprise Agreement with above award conditions, which also includes flexible working conditions, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Permanent employees are also eligible to apply for study leave and paid parental leave.
- Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
- Opportunity to opt into a monthly RDO
Security Requirements and Professional Obligations
Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments. Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:- Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
- Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
- Sufficient proof of their identity.
- Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
- Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).
- Be required to undertake a pre-employment medical check (at the cost of the council)
How to Apply
APPLY via this link: Bachelor Kindergarten Teacher - Vacancy Details – Aurion All applicants must provide a- Resume and Cover Letter
- in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.
Qualifications
-An approved Early Childhood Teaching Qualification in accordance with the Educational and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
-Previous experience (preferred 3 years’ experience in the Early Childhood sector)
-Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate and Anaphylaxis Management Certificate
-Satisfactory Police and Working with Children checks
-Knowledge of National Regulations, NQF, VEYLD and EYLF.
Requirements
VIT Registration
Industrial Agreement/Award
Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement 2020 (VECTEA)
Contact Name
Denise Berman
Email
Application Procedure
APPLY via this link: https://recruitment.portphillip.vic.gov.au/vacancies/2912857618783499~1/edit
